Anzac Commemoration Services 2008
for HMAS SYDNEY & VLSVA Members

Chelsea RSL Anzac Service
Sunday 20^th April 2008

The Chelsea RSL Sub Branch will be conducting its Anzac Commemoration Service and March on Sunday 20th April 2008 commencing 0900.

The march will commence at 0930 from Blacks Crossing, Station Street, Chelsea to the cenotaph directly adjacent to the former Chelsea City Hall

Each year the HMAS Sydney & VLSVA (Vic Inc) makes up an integral part of the Anzac Day Chelsea RSL Service. As is usual, we ask you to make the effort to join us and the veterans community of Chelsea on this most important of all days. The Chelsea RSL is now the Victorian headquarters of the 'Navy in Vietnam' Veterans, as well as the Naval Association of Australia, 'Navy Vietnam' Sub-section.

This is now our home for an annual commemoration. All Vietnam Navy Veterans and HMAS Sydney veterans are urged to make this an annual gathering. There is plenty of room in the new function room at the Chelsea RSL and we would like to see a good representation.

Anzac Day 2008

Anzac Day Dawn Service (0600)
The ceremony will start at 0600 sharp, duration 30 minutes. You are asked to be in place on the Shrine forecourt by 0545 within the barriers, facing the Shrine, on the northern side. No lights or noise please.

Anzac Day March
Assembly Time: Not before 0815 at which time all traffic will cease.
Assembly Point: All HMAS Sydney & VLSVA veterans are to muster in Flinders Street - west of Swanston Street.
Start Point/Time: The march will start from the corner of Swanston Walk & Flinders St at 0900.
(these details will be confirmed closer to the day)

Reunion - HMAS Sydney & VLSVA
Place: Maori Chief Hotel, Cnr Moray & York Sts. (see map below)
It's just a brisk 5 minute walk from the Shrine or a casual 10 minute stroll. Close to public transport and the city.